Newcastle earned their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The visitors’ controversial first-half goal came from Sean Longstaff, who swept a left-footed effort into the bottom right corner after the ball deflected off the arm of teammate Bruno Guimaraes, sparking complaints from Fulham players.
Despite protests, the goal was confirmed after a VAR check.
Dan Burn extended Newcastle’s lead just after the hour mark, capitalizing on a parry by Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak to lash in a close-range shot against his former team.
Despite Fulham’s dominance in possession and fluency, they struggled to break through Newcastle’s defense.
Fulham, managed by Marco Silva, showcased a more fluid performance, with Rodrigo Muniz’s early attempt well-saved by Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
The hosts continued to press, but substitute Raul Jimenez couldn’t direct Kenny Tete’s cross on target from close range.
The draw for the FA Cup’s next round is scheduled for Sunday, adding anticipation to the journey of both Newcastle and other teams in the competition.